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Is It Worth It All?
As a church family we see the parade of teams come to the platform on Sundays and be prayed for before they leave for some distant land. Do you ever ask, “Is it worth it all?” I do and I’m the Missions Pastor. Sending these teams is a big investment of our church’s personnel and financial resources. Inviting folks to go is a BIG ASK that involves sacrifice on many levels from individuals and families. So why do we keep sending?
First, it is biblical. Jesus said, “As the Father has sent me, so send I you.” After His resurrection He told His disciples to “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.” Jesus modeled and commanded us to have an outward view. God’s hope for the world is not government, spreading wealth or perfect health. God’s hope for the world is His children being transformed by the Spirit of God and bearing witness to others. We go because God asks us to.
Second, going is a part of being a disciple. Going on a short-term mission is unique to any other travel. We are inviting people into a discipleship journey to be in community, serve sacrificially and return on mission. This takes preparation, sacrifice and commitment. These acts of discipline mold our hearts and character to be more like Jesus.
Third, sending teams transforms lives. Our team to Madrid...
Click here to read more from Dan Crane about the missions teams going out this summer.
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Adventure Week 2017
July 10–14, 9:00am–12:30pm. For 1st–6th graders.
Become an international spy this summer and join the amazing story! It will be a fun-filled week with games, crafts, cracking codes and more, as we learn to be hot on the trail of the one true God! Invite your friends and neighbors!
*Online registration is now closed. Walk-up registration will be available starting at 8:20am the first day of Adventure Week, Monday, July 10.
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Volunteer for Adventure Week
Share the love of Christ with the hundreds of kids we'll have on campus at Adventure Week, July 10–14! Sign up to help via the EvFree App or the button below. Many roles available. Childcare provided for children of volunteers (ages birth–Kindergarten).
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Your Mission: Help Feed Hungry Agents!
We need your help providing snacks for our Adventure Week Agents of Truth this year. Specific spy snacks needed: individually wrapped Oreo’s, Chips Ahoy, Rice Krispy treats, fish crackers, pretzels, starbursts, and red vines. Snacks can be dropped off at the EvFree Kids Headquarters (A103) at your earliest convenience.
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Summer Lunch Bunch
Sundays, July 30, August 27 & September 24
12:00–1:45pm on the plaza
Summer is for eating outdoors and enjoying the company of friends and family. Join us for some fun, relaxed lunches together! Open to all. Summer Lunch Bunch tickets are $3 each and available during the week in the Modular Office and at Guest Central on Sundays. Contact Martha Moffett here for more info.
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EFCA West Support
Last Sunday in our worship services, we had the privilege of hearing from Steve Highfill, the Regional Director of EFCA West (our denominational district). Steve shared some exciting stories about how God is working in and through the lives of church planters in the western United States with whom many in our church are supporting. We at EvFree are pleased to support Steve and the efforts of the EFCA West region in bringing the good news of Jesus to others through newly planted churches and targeted ministries. If you are interested in learning more about the efforts of EFCA or are interested in providing specific support, please click here.
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Share Your Story
Has God been working in your life? We would love to hear about it and share your story with the rest of the EvFree family so that we can rejoice with you and know how God is working in our midst as we follow, connect, and go.
To share your story, click here or the button below, email Scott Robinson here, or share via the EvFree App. Read all the published stories here.
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